Shocking Verdict: How I Met Your Mother Actor Nick Pasqual Convicted of Stabbing Ex-Girlfriend
Nick Pasqual Found Guilty in Disturbing Case
In a troubling development that has sent ripples through the fanbase of the beloved sitcom How I Met Your Mother, actor Nick Pasqual has been convicted of stabbing his former partner, Allie Shehorn, who works as a special effects makeup artist in Hollywood. Following an abusive relationship, Shehorn had sought a restraining order against Pasqual. On May 23, 2024, he allegedly broke into her home in Sunland and caused severe injuries. A friend discovered her in a critical state, prompting immediate medical attention.
Conviction Details and Sentencing Ahead
A jury in Los Angeles has found Pasqual guilty of multiple serious charges stemming from the violent incident involving Shehorn. His sentencing is set for next month. The 36-year-old actor was convicted on all counts, including attempted murder and first-degree residential burglary while a person was present, as well as inflicting harm on a partner.
During the trial, Shehorn appeared visibly shaken as she recounted her harrowing experience. She displayed scars on her arm and neck, evidence of the trauma she suffered. In her emotional testimony, she described a terrifying encounter before their breakup, stating, "I locked the door, and he just started punching holes in that door and broke that open. I ran into the bathroom because I thought there was another lock on that door."
In addition to the stabbing case, Pasqual was also found guilty of a serious sexual offense from an incident in April 2024.
About Nick Pasqual
Nick Pasqual had a minor role in the iconic sitcom How I Met Your Mother, where he portrayed a character named Will in the Season 7 episode titled Field Trip, alongside stars like Josh Radnor and Neil Patrick Harris. The violent attack left Shehorn in critical condition, requiring multiple surgeries and a lengthy recovery process. This case has shocked many in the entertainment world.
Pasqual now faces a potential life sentence in state prison, with his sentencing hearing scheduled for June 2, 2026, in Los Angeles, where the judge will decide his fate.